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Find real θ such that 1+icosθ12icosθ is purely imaginary

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nπ±π2
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nπ±π6
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nπ±π3
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nπ±π4
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Solution

The correct option is D nπ±π4
Given,1+icosθ12icosθ=(1+icosθ)(1+2icosθ)1+4cos2θ
=1+2icosθ+icosθ2cos2θ1+4cos2θ
=12cos2θ+3icosθ1+4cos2θ
z is purely imaginary when 12cos2θ=0
cosθ=±12
θ=nπ±π4
Ans: D

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